The BBC's first female Doctor Who will be paid the same as her male predecessor.

The corporation's director general, Tony Hall, says there will be a 'parity' in earnings between Jodie Whittaker and Peter Capaldi. Last year, the actor made between £200,000 and £249,000 for his role as the Time Lord in 2016/17.

'Yes, there is parity for the same amount of work,' Hall told the Evening Standard. 'I do think it is time for 13th Time Lord to be a woman. I watched my first Doctor Who in the Sixties, hiding behind the sofa. As a devoted Whovian, I'm incredibly excited.'

While reactions to Whittaker's appointment have been largely positive, the tabloid media's response has been laughably predictable -having published naked pictures of the actress from previous acting roles.

Hall's comments come after yesterday's report which revealed that only a third of the BBC's top earners were women. Its highest-paid male star, Chris Evans, made £2.2million last year, more than 75 percent more than the highest-paid woman, Claudia Winkleman, with £450,000. The broadcaster plans to bridge the gap by 2020.

From: Harper's BAZAAR UK
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